Description

The Intel Z97 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design to support socket 1150 Intel 4th generation Intel Core processor-based platform. Provides excellent performance and increased bandwidth and stability. Intel Z97 Express Chipset can also enable iGPU function, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphic performance.The PC platform features improved adaptive performance that adds speed when you need it.When combined with advanced system responsiveness, the platform delivers the ultimate PC experience.

Chipset
Intel Z97

CPU SUPPORT
Intel Core i7 LGA 1150 Processor
Intel Core i5 LGA 1150 Processor
Intel Core i3 LGA 1150 Processor
Intel Pentium LGA 1150 Processor
Ready for Intel 4th Gen. unclocked CPU (codename Devil’s Canyon)
Ready for Intel next enthusiast-class CPU(codename Broadwell)
Support CPU Bclk overclock

MEMORY
Support Dual Channel DDR3 2800(OC)/ 2600(OC)/ 2400(OC)/ 2200(OC)/ 2133(OC)/ 1866(OC)/ 1800(OC)/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066 MHz
Support non-ECC memory modules
Support Extreme Memory Profile(XMP) memory modules
4 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot
Max. Supports up to 32GB Memory

EXPANSION SLOT
2 x PCI-E x16 3.0 Slot (x8 + x8, support CrosfireX)
2 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot
2 x PCI Slot

STORAGE
6 x SATA3 Connector
Support SATA RAID: 0,1,5,10
Support both Legacy and AHCI Mode
Support Hot-Plug in AHCI mode
Support Intel Smart Response Technology
1 x M.2(N.G.F.F.) Connector up to 1000MB/s
Support both PCIE NAND for PCIE SSD and SATA NAND for SATA SSD

USB
4 x USB 3.0 Port
1 x USB 3.0 Header
2 x USB 2.0 Port
2 x USB 2.0 Header

LAN
Realtek RTL8111G – 10/100/1000 Controller
Support Wake-On-LAN
Support PXE
Dual GbE, support Teaming

MULTI GRAPHICS
AMD CrossFireX

INTEGRATED VIDEO
By CPU model
Supports DX11.1/ 11/ 10.1/ 10/ 9
Supports HDCP
Support DirectX Video Acceleration(DXVA) for accelerating video processing
Full AVC/VC1/MPEG2 HW Decode
Support Advanced Scheduler 2.0, 1.0, XPDM
Support OpenGL 4.0
Support HDMI, 1.4a specification compliant with 3D
Support 3 Displays(HDMI + DVI + VGA)

CODEC
Realtek ALC892 8-Channel Blu-ray Audio
Support Blu-ray Audio
Support HD Audio
Support 2/4/6/8-channel
Support SPDIF_out
Support Biostar Hi-Fi

REAR I/O
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
4 x USB 3.0 Port
2 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x HDMI Connector, resolution up to 4096×2160@24Hz, 24bpp / 2560×1600@60Hz, 24bpp / 1920×1080@60Hz, 36bpp
1 x DVI Connector, resolution up to 1920×2000@60Hz @24bpp
1 x VGA Port, resolution up to 1920×2000@60Hz @24bpp
2 x RJ-45 Port
5 x Audio Connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Port

INTERNAL I/O
1 x USB 3.0 Header
2 x USB 2.0 Header
6 x SATA3 6Gb/s Connector
1 x M.2(N.G.F.F.) Connector
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Header
2 x CPU FAN Header
4 x System FAN Header
1 x Serial Header
1 x CIR Header
1 x TPM Header(TPM V1.2)

H/W Monitoring
CPU / System / PCH / DDR Temperature Monitoring
CPU / System Fan Monitoring
Smart / Manual CPU / System Fan Control
System Voltage Monitoring
Overvoltage
CPU VCC_IN/ Vcore/ Vring/ VGT/ VSA/ VIOA/ VIOD/ DRAM/ DDR Ch-A CA Verf/ DDR Ch-B CA Verf/ DDR Ch-A/B DA Verf/ CPU DRAM Vref/ PCH/ PCH PLL

DIMENSION
ATX Form Factor Dimension: 30.5cm x 24.4cm ( W x L )

OS SUPPORT
Support Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1

Bundle Software
BullGuard
Smart Ear headphone Utility
BIO-Remote2
BIO-Remote
Biostar MAGIX Multimedia Software Suite
Smart Speed LAN
Intel Rapid Start Technology
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology(include Intel Smart Response Techmology)

ACCESSORIES
4 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x DVD Driver
1 x User Manual

FEATURES
Windows 8 Ready
Supports PURO Hi-Fi
Supports 100% Solid capacitor
Supports Rapid Switch2
Supports Rapid Debug3
Supports Charger Booster
Supports BIOS Online Update